Buddhist Leadership and Strategic Change in Universities: An Educational Development Framework for Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
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This academic article aims to synthesize the concept of Buddhist leadership with strategic change in higher education institutions and to develop an integrated conceptual framework for educational organizational development in the context of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. The study employed documentary analysis and conceptual synthesis based on literature related to educational leadership, strategic change management, and relevant Buddhist principles. The synthesis revealed that higher education institutions in the digital era must move beyond structural
administration toward strategic change management emphasizing vision, innovation, participation, and social responsibility. At the same time, Buddhist leadership, grounded in Tri-Sikkha, Iddhipada IV, and Brahmavihara IV, can support such transformation through reflective wisdom, mindful decision-making, ethical commitment, and the cultivation of a collaborative organizational culture. Accordingly, this article proposes a conceptual framework entitled “Buddhist Leadership for Strategic Change in Universities,” consisting of five dimensions: (1) wisdom-based leadership, (2) ethical leadership, (3) strategic leadership, (4) Buddhist organizational culture, and (5) sustainable organizational
development. This framework may serve as both a policy and practical guideline for leadership and educational organizational development, particularly in higher education institutions with a Buddhist identity.
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